Winter is here and it’s important to keep workplaces warm. If staff are cold then it’s not only bad for morale but it can also worsen their performance. The best way to stop staff from going on strike is by keeping your building warm, and the best way to keep your building warm is with...Read More

Most of the time, garage doors function day in and day out without any problems. They’re usually dependable, reliable, and can go years without breaking. However, sometimes garage doors do suffer from problems. This is usually because parts of the door are aged and worn and need to be replaced. How can you tell when...Read More

Christmas can be a sad time for garage doors. All they do is sit outside in the cold while the people are inside having fun pulling crackers and eating turkey. Garage doors don’t even get any presents. They probably don’t even know it’s Christmas. So here’s an idea. Why not – wait for it –...Read More

Shutters can break for lots of reasons. Usually, it’s just normal wear and tear; a sign that the shutters are getting old and need to be serviced or replaced. Other times, shutters break because of an accident, like someone driving into them with a truck. (We’ve seen it happen before…). And other times, shutters break...Read More

You may have heard the term “planned preventative maintenance” before and wondered what it means. if that’s the case, then don’t worry – in this post, we’ll explain what preventative maintenance is and why it’s important. What is preventative maintenance? Preventative maintenance is the maintenance of machinery that’s not broken. In other words, it’s checking...Read More

There are lots of types of industrial doors and it’s easy to get confused between them. Three main types of industrial door are rolling, sliding and folding. So what’s the difference between these three types of doors? In this post, we’ll answer this question. What are roller doors? Roller doors, also known as roller shutters,...Read More

Here at Action Shutters, we provide a range of shutters, including insulated shutters, commercial shutters and perforated shutters. But what are perforated shutters exactly? In this blog post, we’ll go over perforated shutters in more detail, as well as their advantages and applications. What are perforated shutters? Perforated shutters are essentially just like normal shutters...Read More

It can be difficult to keep warehouses well-ventilated. However, good ventilation is important for your workers, products and equipment. In this blog post, you’ll learn more why ventilation is vital for warehouses. There are three main reasons ventilation is important: to reduce heat, to reduce humidity, and to improve air quality. Reason #1: Reduce heat...Read More

Shutters are used in all sorts of settings. From warehouses to factories, boatyards to farmyards, and ports to airports, shutters are one of the most common types of industrial door found in Britain. Shutters owe their popularity to their many advantages. For one thing, they take up very little space since they open upwards rather...Read More

The coronavirus epidemic has affected people and companies all over the UK. All types of businesses have been affected, including offices, shops, factories and warehouses. It’s important to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, especially in a busy environment like a warehouse. If a warehouse worker tests positive for the coronavirus, then the entire warehouse...Read More